Ahead of Superbooth 2026, Schmidt Synthesizer has announced Schmidt Vi, a software recreation of its flagship Schmidt 8-voice Analog Synthesizer, a $25k monster synth.
Here’s what they shared:
The legendary Schmidt Synthesizer has been on the market for twelve years now and is used by many prominent musicians and studios.
After a year of development, we are excited to present the Schmidt Vi, the Schmidt synthesizer as a digital plugin, at Superbooth 26.
Through close collaboration with our partner UJAM, we have created an instrument that is sonically on par with the original Schmidt hardware.
In addition, we are introducing the virtual instrument deck, on which sounds created on the Schmidt can be played. These sounds can be manipulated using simple, Minimoog-style controls.
Pricing and Availability:
Schmidt Vi and Schmidt deck will be available in mid-2026 as VST3, AU and AAX, with pricing to be announced.
I never would have expected this one to make the VA leap. A certain number of people just had their summer schedules pre-empted.
Very much looking forward to this one. There is no chance in this lifetime that I would ever be able to actually own one of these. However, owning a software recreation of one? That is something I can do.
Why not just make it 50K or 100K?
I hope there’s a discount on the software for existing hardware owners.
I’m intrigued, but for such a pricy synth you’d think they’d sink some money into a website where the audio demos actually work.